Journeyman/Woman Plumber

About the job

Star Mechanical Edmonton

English

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Residential

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
• Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
• Measure, cut and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment
• Measure and lay out reference points for installation
• Handle, recover and store refrigerants
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components
• Provide customer service
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
• Start up system and test for leaks using testing devices
• Perform maintenance such as, recharging system with refrigerant, checking and testing regulators or calibrating system
• Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems

• Level one apprenticeship training
• Level two apprenticeship training
• Level three apprenticeship training
• Level four apprenticeship training
• Level five apprenticeship training

Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Plumbing, cold water and drain lines

• On-board diagnostics
• Energy conservation
• Computerized monitoring
• Electrical devices

• Filtration
• Humidification and de-humidification system

Criminal record check

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Team player
• Initiative
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Punctuality

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience an asset

On the road job

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Piece work
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program